Radiation Oncology Physician - Duluth, MN

Job Description
Join a collaborative radiation oncology team in a scenic Midwestern community, delivering state-of-the-art cancer care to adult patients. You’ll work alongside multiple board-certified radiation oncologists in a well-supported outpatient setting equipped with Varian TrueBeam and advanced imaging technology. The schedule blends clinic visits, treatment delivery, and dedicated simulation days, offering a balanced work-life experience.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (clinic & treatments); Tuesday OTV day (no consults)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Duluth, MN
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and outpatient consults, follow-up visits, and postoperative assessments.
• Order and oversee CT simulations, develop treatment plans, and prescribe radiation therapy.
• Review and approve plans, imaging orders, and critical structure contours.
• Participate in chart rounds, system peer rounds, and tumor board conferences.
• Collaborate closely with medical physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, nurses, and administrative staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and Varian ARIA.

Qualifications

• Board certification eligible in Radiation Oncology (minimum).
• Completion of an accredited fellowship.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year experience with Varian TrueBeam, Eclipse treatment planning, and ARIA EMR.
• Proficiency in EPIC electronic health record.
• Experience with IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SRT, SBRT, and image-guided techniques.

Working Hours

• Clinical and treatment duties Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Tuesday reserved for OTV (operational treatment verification) activities; no patient consults scheduled.
• Typical daily caseload: 10–16 patient encounters (consults, follow-ups, simulations).

Skills

• Varian TrueBeam operation and quality assurance.
• Eclipse and ARIA treatment planning systems.
• EPIC documentation and billing workflow.
• Advanced radiation techniques: IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, 3-D conformal therapy.
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and teamwork.
• Ability to manage a busy schedule while maintaining high-quality patient care.